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7 September, 20:17

Saffron is a powder made from crocus flowers and is used in the manufacturing of perfume some 8,000 crocus flowers are required to make 2 ounces of safrin. How many flowers are needed to make 16 ounces of saffron

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  1. 7 September, 20:40
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    2/8000 = 16/x ... 2 oz to 8000 flowers = 16 oz to x flowers

    cross multiply

    (2) (x) = (8000) (16)

    2x = 128,000

    x = 128,000/2

    x = 64,000 flowers are needed
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